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Scientists believe the dopamine system is the critical pathway for dependence on many drugs.  What changes in treatment outcomes do you foresee occurring as a result of this focus on physical dependence? 

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Therapies in psychology with the new focus on the use of drugs are discussed in terms of possible changes in patient modification, major changes in treatment outcomes, drug dependence, and other issues. The explanation is given in 166 words.

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Problem: Scientists believe the dopamine system is the critical pathway for dependence on many drugs.  What changes in treatment outcomes do you foresee occurring as a result of this focus on physical dependence? 

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Therapies in psychology focus on active participation by the client. This involvement ...

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